The Las Vegas Raiders have clinched the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, by virtue of having the easiest schedule of the four teams that finished tied with the league's worst record at 3-14.

The Green Bay Packers' 2025 campaign is now over after they blew a huge lead in the wild-card game against the Chicago Bears. Here's a look at the full list of selections the Packers have in the 2026 NFL draft.

But the teams feel strangely closer than the seeds suggest. The Patriots played the NFL’s easiest schedule, while it’s widely accepted that Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is capable of MVP play and the team overcame some wicked injuries.

NFL playoff predictions, picks for Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers wild-card games Saturday. Who wins today?

The Packers won, 28-21, at Lambeau Field on Dec. 7 as cornerback Keisean Nixon’s interception in the end zone late in the game secured the victory. Less than two weeks later, the Bears prevailed, 22-16, in overtime at Soldier Field when the Packers squandered a late lead and misfielded an onside kick.

The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model have crunched the numbers and identified the best and worst matchups for every NFC team, from Seattle to Carolina

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